Thanks to everyone who commented on my last blog. It took a few days and one day of actually succumbing to the need to lay in bed with my head under the covers no less, to help me feel better. Thanks for all the good advice!
Yesterday we also did our Christmas decorations. I don't know what it is about this ritual every year, I guess I have high expectations, but somehow I end up pissed off. I think I have memories of my dad getting upset trying to put up the decorations on the tree. Is that right Massey siblings? Or am I repressing a memory that doesn't exist?
We tried to talk about the nativity when we put it up, the kids weren't interested, put up Christmas lights, which didn't reach the length of where we wanted them to go, BUT, it was fun in the end. Everything is done now. It's actually quite easy to decorate a teeny apartment. :) I love it. I actually enjoy living in a small space because it makes us closer. Bucky doesn't like it, but I like to hear my kids laughing in the next room. Or smelling the dinner you had the night before lingering in the living room the next day! :)
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First time I ever heard dad curse was putting up Christmas decorations. I don't know if I can break the cycle, I am sure the first time I slip up in front of the kids will be with Christmas decorations. Damn it... ~Erik
I can totally relate to your last blog. I try to remind myself that everyone isn't as perfect as they are pretending to be. I say, just let everything go sometimes. The dishes, cooking, cleaning. Everything. Veg out. I find it very thereputic to rent a bunch of videos and refuse to answer the phone for a couple of days. Let the kids go a little wild - or if you want to put your money where your mouth is, take an entire day off and put your kids in daycare for the whole entire day. GASP! I works for me. Worth every penny.
By the way, I am with you on the Christmas thing too. I get excited and then feel too much pressure to make my expectations a reality.
Glad you are feeling better. We still need to go to cold stone though!
As you know, we have tiny quarters too. And, like you, I really like our small house.
Addi and I made a last minute trip to Pleasant Grove to see my sister one weekend. The whole time I was down there (all 48 hours of it) I kept wondering how people afford such HUGE homes (not to mention all the stuff inside it:)
Hey, I'd love to send you guys a card, but I don't have your address. Please e-mail it to me! amberhalversen*at*yahoo*dot*com Thanks! Glad you are feeling better!
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